April 2016

Audiology Consumer Internet of things Technology

Audiologist consultations via instant video messaging

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April 5, 2016

Fine-tuning adjustments and rehabilitation advice being delivered by app are now a reality.

The Starkey Livio AI & Resound LiNX Quattro – cloud based request sent to audiologist.

The PHONAK MARVEL…

Consumer Internet of things

More end-user control and influence

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April 5, 2016

Consumer demand for greater influence over fine tuning and rehabilitation will in the short term, lead to greater app functionality.
In 2-4 years, more hearing aids than ever before will…

Consumer

A 20% drop in prices over the course of 2019

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April 5, 2016

Increased competition in the private market will cause further price erosion this year. Start by viewing Specsavers prices as they introduce more manufacturers and lines. Other large providers have…

Consumer Technology

As amplification technology plateaus, will there be more apps?!

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April 3, 2016

We already have hearing aids controlled directly via smartphones: The market-leading Phonak Audeo Marvel, the commercially successful and well publicised GN RESOUND LiNX QUATTRO, the BRAND NEW to market…